“It might be, it could be, it is! A home run!”, “Holy Cow!”. Holy Cow it is!!! Harry Caray is the baseball announcer who became a legend with all baseball fans starting with the St. Louis Cardinals until his last days with the Chicago Cubs. The Harry Caray Restaurant Group keeps the legend alive with sports memorabilia and great food! Visit the original Chicago River North location for a beer at the longest happy hour in the world while singing to the tunes of "Take Me Out to a Ballgame".
Located on Historic Printer’s row in the South Loop, Kasey’s Tavern has one of Chicago’s oldest liquor licenses and occupies the first building built after the Great Chicago Fire. This warm and inviting bar atmosphere offers over 150 different types of beers.
It doesn’t get older fashioned than this. Step inside the tall, single story structure with the sign out front that reads “Cocktail Lounge”. And it’s just that – there is no food served here, though you may be able to snag a package of peanuts. This low-lit, nautical themed bar is rich in historical features, with a mahogany bar that dates back to Prohibition-era. Up until 1967, jazz piano used to be played in the back room until new ownership took over and cut that out. It’s said that the jazz music inspired University of Chicago dropout Kurt Vonnegut to have written Player Piano, his first published novel.
This 125-year old Bridgeport establishment represents classic American traditions – baseball and politics. It is the oldest tavern in Chicago and served as both a “second office” for five of Chicago’s mayors, and a haven for Sox fans, as well as a speakeasy in the Roaring ‘20s. The interior is painted black & white – Sox colors, and is the perfect spot to have dinner before or after cheering on your favorite baseball team.
After being sold by Schlitz Brewery, the bar had to resort to offering prostitution on the menu to be able to afford to stay open and serve alcohol. Because prostitution was, and still is, illegal in Chicago, the owner had murals painted on the walls depicting nymphs to subtly advertise what went on upstairs. These murals can still be seen today above the bowling pins. When that period ended, Southport Lanes acquired new ownership and remained a popular tavern. What makes this joint so unique and old fashioned is that the pins are still handset by pin-boys in the back. Be sure to tip them by stuffing a bill into a bowling ball and, for their sake, don’t bowl if you see legs (as the sign says). This is a downright cool hangout spot, with bowling, billiards, upscale bar food and inexpensive drinks.
This Lincoln Park location has been open since 1890 and during Prohibition, the outside was boarded up to appear vacant, while inside, it was a full-blown speakeasy. John Dillinger, Public enemy No.1, used to hang out here. He often bought the house a round with his money obtained after robbing banks. A fun fact: Dillinger was eventually gunned down in an alley just a few blocks north of the Pub.
Located right in the heart of the Loop, the Berghoff is over a century old and is definitely one of the most historically rich places in Chicago. The interior transports guests to a different time, with black and white pictures of old Chicago, stunning original woodwork, and the famous stand-up bar. Originally, Berghoff’s was solely a bar, but later expanded to serve food to stay afloat during Prohibition. From 1920-1933, Herman Berghoff gained notoriety for his ‘near-beer’ and Bergo soda pop. Despite not running a speakeasy, the establishment was very successful. However, in 1933, when Prohibition ended, he was the first one in Chicago—and possibly the Midwest—to obtain a liquor license. The original document is still on display at the restaurant, and makes for a unique photo-op.
Immediately following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, James McCole built this two-story structure that was originally a grocery store. It is one of the few remaining buildings built prior to the fire code prohibiting the construction of wooden commercial buildings in the Business District. Once the building settled, it began to lean. It has been that way for over 100 years and the slanted floor is still noticeable. The name ‘Green Door Tavern’ came from the restaurant’s green door, indicating it was a speakeasy during Prohibition. The menu may have changed over the years, but this laid-back restaurant is the perfect hangout spot for watching the Cubs, Bulls, Bears, Hawks & Sox, and feeling like you’re back in the ‘20s with the friendly, down-to-earth staff and old fashioned memorabilia on the walls.
The Green Mill has been around since 1907, but back in those days, it was more of a roadhouse spanning the entire block than just a cocktail lounge. It was a favorite hangout joint for Al Capone and Frank Sinatra. Charlie Chaplin himself would also come in for a drink after working at the Essanay Studios on Argyle Street. During Prohibition, the bar served as a gangster hangout and speakeasy. The door with a slit that would be opened for the ‘secret password’ has been replaced with glass doors, but one can still feel the classic 1920s-30s bar style, with some cool historic features. Behind the bar, there is a trap door that leads to the basement and a series of tunnels that were previously used to illegally deliver alcohol.
Chicago, "The Windy City", is one of the iconic cities of the US and the jewel of the Midwest. Marvel at its incredible skyline beautifully displayed over Lake Michigan. Admire the architectural genius of incredible artists who shaped the city as it is today. Learn about its rich history through legends and facts from the World's Fair through the Gangster Era and its "windy" politics.
Chicago, "The Windy City", is one of the iconic cities of the US and the jewel of the Midwest. Marvel at its incredible skyline beautifully displayed over Lake Michigan. Admire the architectural genius of incredible artists who shaped the city as it is today. Learn about its rich history through legends and facts from the World's Fair through the Gangster Era and its "windy" politics.
Let's be honest, The Midwest is not precisely the first destination that comes to mind when thinking "where to go next?"... We will however prove the opposite! There is so much to see and do in the US Midwest, that will blow your mind - from incredible architecture to mesmerizing nature, history, shopping and wonderful warm people who will make your travel escape a wonderful experience. Here are the top 10 places to visit while there.
Let's be honest, The Midwest is not precisely the first destination that comes to mind when thinking "where to go next?"... We will however prove the opposite! There is so much to see and do in the US Midwest, that will blow your mind - from incredible architecture to mesmerizing nature, history, shopping and wonderful warm people who will make your travel escape a wonderful experience. Here are the top 10 places to visit while there.
Asia is such an incredible destination with countless treasures to discover. Here are some of the best places to visit where natural beauty, cultural diversity and outstanding architecture will make the experience absolutely unforgettable.
Asia is such an incredible destination with countless treasures to discover. Here are some of the best places to visit where natural beauty, cultural diversity and outstanding architecture will make the experience absolutely unforgettable.
Situated along the Danube River, Budapest is an architectural treasure of a city where Neoclassical, Baroque, Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings shape the mesmerizing outlook of Hungary's capital. Not by accident is it called "Paris of the East"! The outstanding cuisine, hipster ruin pubs, chic cafes and trendy restaurants welcome visitors and provide a place to sit back, enjoy and take in the unique atmosphere of Budapest. Famous for its thermal baths, Budapest has been a favorite healing and pleasurable soaking place ever since the Romans. The rich history of the country is also concentrated and commemorated throughout the capital where traces of World War II, communism and turmoil can still be seen but they are overshadowed by the new beginnings, symbols of liberty and prosperity.
Situated along the Danube River, Budapest is an architectural treasure of a city where Neoclassical, Baroque, Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings shape the mesmerizing outlook of Hungary's capital. Not by accident is it called "Paris of the East"! The outstanding cuisine, hipster ruin pubs, chic cafes and trendy restaurants welcome visitors and provide a place to sit back, enjoy and take in the unique atmosphere of Budapest. Famous for its thermal baths, Budapest has been a favorite healing and pleasurable soaking place ever since the Romans. The rich history of the country is also concentrated and commemorated throughout the capital where traces of World War II, communism and turmoil can still be seen but they are overshadowed by the new beginnings, symbols of liberty and prosperity.